Vacheron Constantin - Vintage - Men - 1955
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Selected by Erwin Dekker
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Estimate € 5,100 - € 5,700
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Vacheron Constantin dress watch from 1955 with an 18k yellow gold case, 33 mm diameter, manual-wind movement, and a textured guilloché dial with a small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, in very good condition with minimal signs of wear; no original box or papers and a leather strap.
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Description from the seller
This is an ultra-thin or “dress watch” model, dating from the 1950s or early 1960s. The most fascinating feature of this piece is the dial with a concentric circle texture (often called guilloché or textured dial), which was a mark of very high class in that period.
Main Features
Dial: Very rare for its textured weave. It features small seconds (sub-dial) at 6 o'clock. The inscription "Vacheron & Constantin" (with the ampersand) indicates production before the 1970s.
Case: 18K yellow gold. The lugs are thin and classic, typical of the sober style of the era.
Movement: It likely houses a legendary manual caliber such as the K1001 or K1002, derived from Jaeger-LeCoultre and finished to the highest standards by Vacheron.
Condition
Dial: There is noticeable oxidation and some stains (particularly between 2 and 4 o’clock).
Crystal: It shows several surface scratches. Being probably acrylic (plexiglass), it is easily polishable or replaceable at minimal cost.
Hands: The "dauphine" hands appear original and consistent with the model.
Market Assessment (2026 Estimate)
The vintage Vacheron market is very solid. Given the uniqueness of the worked dial (more sought after than plain dials):
It can exceed €8,000–€9,000. If you want to push the value higher, request archive extracts from Vacheron.
This is an ultra-thin or “dress watch” model, dating from the 1950s or early 1960s. The most fascinating feature of this piece is the dial with a concentric circle texture (often called guilloché or textured dial), which was a mark of very high class in that period.
Main Features
Dial: Very rare for its textured weave. It features small seconds (sub-dial) at 6 o'clock. The inscription "Vacheron & Constantin" (with the ampersand) indicates production before the 1970s.
Case: 18K yellow gold. The lugs are thin and classic, typical of the sober style of the era.
Movement: It likely houses a legendary manual caliber such as the K1001 or K1002, derived from Jaeger-LeCoultre and finished to the highest standards by Vacheron.
Condition
Dial: There is noticeable oxidation and some stains (particularly between 2 and 4 o’clock).
Crystal: It shows several surface scratches. Being probably acrylic (plexiglass), it is easily polishable or replaceable at minimal cost.
Hands: The "dauphine" hands appear original and consistent with the model.
Market Assessment (2026 Estimate)
The vintage Vacheron market is very solid. Given the uniqueness of the worked dial (more sought after than plain dials):
It can exceed €8,000–€9,000. If you want to push the value higher, request archive extracts from Vacheron.
Details
Brand
Vacheron Constantin
Gender
Men
Model
Vintage
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
No
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
33 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1955
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